2014 Map of Fletcher Lake

About this map

The Mississippi River carves a complex course through this boundary region between Tennessee and Arkansas, defining a landscape of shifting channels and industrial development. In the eastern portion, the industrial shoreline of Lake McKellar and Presidents Island Number Forty-five shows the modern evolution of the riverfront. In contrast, the Arkansas side retains a rural character marked by agricultural settlements like Riceville, Wyanoke, and Waverly. The map documents numerous water features that indicate the river's historical movements, including Fletcher Lake, Grassy Lake, and the distinctive Wyanoke Crevasse. Genealogists and local historians can locate community focal points such as New Salem Cem and Saint Johns Cem, alongside family-named landmarks like Josie Harry Towhead and Horn Lake Bend. The network of bayous, such as Tenmile Bayou and Fletcher Bayou, reveals the intricate drainage patterns of the delta lowlands.